baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent ZA-918515-B (ZA)
Title: A method for the reduction or prevention of tannin-staining on a surface susceptible to tannin-staining through the use of a complexing agent for a transition-metal ion and compositions containing such a complexing agent
Inventor: MCNEEL THOMAS E
IPC: B05D3/10
Filed: 1991-10-25
Abstract: Discoloration of surfaces, such as painted or treated wood surfaces, by tannin-staining caused by the complexing of certain transition metal ions with tannate ions (the process is often referred to in the art as "tannin-stain bleed") is reduced or prevented (eliminated) by contacting a transition metal ion on a painted surface or surface to be painted with a complexing agent for the transition metal ion, such as by the addition of the complexing agent for the transition-metal ion to paint formulations or by pretreatment of the wood surface with the complexing agent before painting. It is believed that the complexing agents form coordination complexes with transition-metal ions on the surface of and within the paint film, thus preventing the formation of highly-colored complexes of the transition metal ions with the tannate ions derived from the tannins in the wood. This technique is applicable to all woods and other surfaces susceptible to tannin-staining and especially to stain-susceptible woods such as redwood and cedar. Using appropriate formulation or application techniques, the method may be used with water-based or solvent-based paints.
Patent ZA-924766-B (ZA)
Title: Coloured cosmetic sticks
Inventor: DUNPHY PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: A61K8/58
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A coloured cosmetic stick, especially a lipstick, is provided containing water, a solidifying agent such as a wax, and a colorant which is an aluminium salt, especially an aluminium lake.
Patent ZA-948424-B (ZA)
Title: Fast forward link power control in a code division multiple access system
Inventor: WHEATLEY CHARLES E III
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: A method for providing power control with variable data rate, the method comprising: receiving a data frame having an input data rate selected from a plurality of possible input data rates; selecting an encoding rate based on the input data rate; encoding data frames to produce output symbols, repeating output symbols using first and second generating polynomials and multiplexing the repeated output symbols, selecting a puncturing format to puncture data bits and producing output data having a constant output data rate for a number of possible input data rates based on a combination of input data rates, selected encoding rate and selected puncturing format for providing said variable data rate communication link; determining a frame error rate for a number of possible input data rates; calculating differences between the frame error rates and a target error rate and adjusting the power depending on whether the difference is greater, equal or less than a predetermined threshold.
Patent ZA-964626-B (ZA)
Title: Self-aligning ostomy device.
Inventor: BLUM JOHN L
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: The device includes a waste collection pouch and an adhesive faceplate adapted to mount the pouch to the body, adjacent the stoma. To attach the pouch to the faceplate, coupling rings, mounted respectively on each part, are aligned and snapped together. A hook member provided on the vertical centreline of the faceplate has a planar top surface which cooperates with a laterally extending elongated element located on the vertical centreline of the pouch to allow the pouch to swing to a position where the coupling rings are aligned to facilitate coupling of the rings. The hook may also have a mechanism to lock the pouch element, acting as an auxiliary connection.
Patent CH-613337-B (CH)
Inventor: KUECHLI GOTTFRIED
IPC: C04B35/10
Filed: 1976-11-18
Abstract: A watch case is made from an electrically conductive hard material compounded from aluminum oxide and titanium carbide by forming a blank by sintering the material, subjecting the blank to a heat treatment, spark machining the blank to its final form, and fine grinding and polishing the blank to a desired finish.
Patent GB-2387663-B (GB)
Title: Ophthalmoscope
Inventor: ARMOUR ROGER HANIF
IPC: A61B3/13
Filed: 2002-04-17
Granted: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A lens-free ophthalmoscope (21, 41) comprising means (22, 42) defining a first light path (a), reflective means (23, 43) arranged to divert light from the first light path (a) along a second light path (b) extending through a first window (24, 44) and into a subject eye (29, 49), a second window (25, 45) through which a user can view a subject generally parallel to the second light path (b), and a baffle (23, 26; 43, 46) arranged between the first light path (a) and second window (25, 45) to prevent, or at least substantially reduce, any light exiting the ophthalmoscope through the second window (25, 45). Hence, any light which might otherwise pass through the second window (25) int the eye (30, 50) of an user, is eliminated or at least substantially reduced, thereby substantially reducing glace and enhancing the user's view of the subject eye (29, 49).
Patent GB-2396204-B (GB)
Title: Pipe cowl fittings
Inventor: WRAGG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2002-12-10
Granted: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A vent system for a heating or similar system comprises a vent pipe (12, 32) extending substantially horizontally through an external wall (34) of a building and terminating at an end, and having at least one aperture (24) at or towards the end, and a cowl (14) extending around the end of the pipe (12) and the at least one aperture and being open towards the wall so that fluid escaping along the pipe and through the at least one aperture (24) will impinge upon the cowl (14) and thereby be deflected at least partially back towards the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2459389-B (GB)
Title: An article with a thermal barrier and a method of applying a thermal barrier to a surface of an article
Inventor: MCCABE ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: C23C4/10
Filed: 2009-04-27
Granted: 2013-02-06
Abstract: A thermal barrier comprises a coating of titanium dioxide or a blend of titanium dioxide with at least one other ceramic material.
Patent GB-2471063-B (GB)
Title: A barrier system
Inventor: SOULSBY JOHN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2009-05-11
Granted: 2014-01-29
Abstract: The barrier system 2, suitable for use as a temporary barrier, has a body which comprises a pair of parallel arms and V shaped shoulders which may extend from the arms 16 so that the apex is remote from the body. The barrier may also comprise wing members 10 which are rotatably attached to the barrier. The arms may be pivotably attached to a pair of feet which may be adapted to co-operate with each other using a ratcheting mechanism. At least one of the feet may include a head and neck portion adapted so that these are also pivotable relative to each other. Also claimed is a connector 12 for a barrier system which may comprise a gripping portion for being received in an aperture in the barrier.
Patent GB-2471456-B (GB)
Title: Interpolation and/or extrapolation of seismic data
Inventor: CHRISTIE PHILIP
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2009-06-29
Granted: 2012-06-20
Abstract: A method of processing seismic data is provided in the seismic data is acquired at a plurality of locations and the method comprises interpolating and/or extrapolating the seismic data, thereby to estimate seismic data at a target location different from the plurality of locations. The interpolating and/or extrapolating the seismic data is performed in a polar co-ordinate system. The method may provide for, among other things, accuracy of estimation; particularly at short offsets from the seismic source. The polar co-ordinate system used may be chosen to approximate the seismic wavefront in an earth model, for example in an earth model in which properties vary only with depth.
Patent GB-2475733-B (GB)
Title: Location monitoring device and system
Inventor: MAGNUS EREL
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2009-11-27
Granted: 2012-05-09
Abstract: In a location monitoring device and system a mobile device determines the network area in which the mobile device is located from network address parameters (such as a Cell_ID) in messages sent by the wireless communication network; and accumulates over a period of time data indicating for each network area in which it is determined that the mobile device is located, the corresponding network area parameter and the amount of time spent by the mobile device in that network area over said period of time. A location profile is generated from the accumulated data. This location profile identifies the geographical areas in which the mobile device spends most time. The location profile may be generated either by the mobile device itself, or by a remote network device. A content provider may use the location profiles to target suitable advertisements.
Patent GB-2079923-B (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
IPC: F28F9/013
Filed: 1981-07-09
Granted: 1983-10-05
Abstract: A heat exchanger has a central carrier tube 1 which supports a partially-finned heat exchange tube by means of retaining devices 2 and 3. The heat exchange tube has a plurality of straight tubes 42 provided with axially-extending fins 6, the finned tubes being interconnected by tubular connectors 4. Each tubular connector 4 has a V-shaped portion which extends substantially at right-angles to straight portions 41 which are contiguous with the ends of the V- shaped portion. The straight portions 41 of a given tubular connector 4 are connected to the adjacent ends of a respective pair of finned tubes 42. The V-shaped portions of the tubular connectors are clamped to the retaining devices 2 and 3. The finned tubes 42 are symmetrically disposed about the central carrier tube 1, so that they form together with the tubular connectors 4 a self-supporting tubular cage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139132-B (GB)
Title: Vapour phase soldering
Inventor: SARGENT COLIN ROBERT
IPC: B23K35/38
Filed: 1984-05-04
Granted: 1986-08-20
Abstract: A method of soldering wherein a component or components to be soidered, such as a printed circuit board and soldered preforms, are immersed in a vapour bath to melt the solder, following which the components are withdrawn from the vapour bath. In the method according to the invention, the vapour bath is composed predominantly of perfluotet- radecahydrophenanthrene (C<sub>14</sub>F<sub>24</sub>).
Patent GB-2184521-B (GB)
Title: A valve component for a frictionless guided valve
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID GODFREY
IPC: F16K15/08
Filed: 1985-12-21
Granted: 1990-06-06
Abstract: A composite valve plate for use in a plate-type non-return valve comprises an outer valve closure member (8) having a central aperture (9) and a planar guide member (1) locatable in said central aperture (9) and being capable or providing frictionless guidance of the valve closure member (8), with said guide member (1) being locatable within said aperture (9) by location means (4, 5, 6).
Patent GB-2190813-B (GB)
Title: Improvements in predictors for video signals
Inventor: WELLS NICHOLAS DOMINIC
IPC: H04N11/04
Filed: 1987-05-07
Granted: 1990-01-31
Abstract: A prediction signal is substracted 14 from a video input signal to form a differential signal for transmission via a coder 46. The differential signal quantized 16 is added 20 to the prediction signal to form a predictor input signal from which the prediction signal is formed by means of pixel and line delays 24, 32, 36, 34; multipliers 26, 42, 44 which multiply by weighing coefficients C1, C2 etc. and adders 40, 38, 28 which sum the partial products. The various delays enable the prediction signal to be formed, with enhanced accuracy, from a cluster of samples (at least six and preferably more) taken from a plurality of adjacent lines and, optionally, from more than one consecutive field or picture. Limiters 22 and 30 ensure that neither the predictor input signal nor the prediction signal can go out of range. Advantageous sets of weighing coefficients are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202994-B (GB)
Title: Circuit assembly, e.g. for an electronic timepiece
Inventor: MORIYA TATSUO
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 1988-02-29
Granted: 1991-04-24
Abstract: A circuit substrate mounting configuration for mounting an IC chip having a built in semiconductor sensor in an electronic timepiece is provided. The circuit substrate is fixed to a base plate at at least two points spaced as far as possible from the IC chip so that the substrate about the IC chip does not contact other elements of the timepiece.
Patent GB-2213261-B (GB)
Title: Assay of salicylates or reduced pyridine nucleotides
Inventor: ATKINSON ANTHONY
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1988-12-02
Granted: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A method for the estimation of a salicylate in a sample is characterized by enzymatically converting the salicylate to a catechol by the action of a salicylate mono-oxygenase enzyme on the salicylate in the presence of a reduced pyridine nucleotide, reacting the catechol with a compound selected from compounds of formula I or amine or phenolic compounds of formulae II, III or IV    <IMAGE>  Formula I   <IMAGE>  Formula II   <IMAGE>  Formula III
Patent GB-2262895-B (GB)
Title: An automatic-cleaning type of smoke-extracting apparatus
Inventor: HUANG MIN-SU
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 1991-12-31
Granted: 1996-05-22
Abstract: An automatic-cleaning type of smoke-washing apparatus comprises a square box-shaped member, a conoid-shaped member, and a cylindrical air-curtain unit. The square box 1 has a bent oily smoke washing pipe 7, in which three nozzles 9 are installed for producing three water curtains so as to cool down the oily smoke passing through, the separated oil forming a thin layer of oil on the surface of a level of water maintained in the square box and being drained away through an automatic oily water exhausting pipe 5; and the cleaned air being exhausted through an air outlet and an exhausting fan 11. The conoid-shaped member 2 is substantially a conoid cylinder, being filled with water mixed with a surface activator and detachably attached to the lower part of the shaft of a centrifugal turbine blower for sucking in smoke to be washed. The upper periphery of the conoid-shaped member is provided with several nozzles. As soon as the motor of the smoke-washing apparatus is running, the centrifugal turbine blower will also rotate to generate a centrifugal force which can have the water mixed with a surface activator sprayed out to clean the blades of the centrifugal turbine blower and the inner wall of the blower automatically and without need for their being washed manually. The cylindrical air-curtain unit comprises three such air-curtain units 3 mounted on three sides of the smoke-exhausting apparatus respectively; each such 17 air-curtain unit has extension-and-swivel assemblies and screw fasteners to fix the unit where desired. When the cylindrical air-curtain units are running, the oily smoke will be directed towards the centrifugal turbine blower. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260649-B (GB)
Title: Microwave antennas
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN LOUIS FREDERICK C
IPC: H04R7/06
Filed: 1991-06-14
Granted: 1994-11-30
Abstract: Planar microwave antennas are described of the type formed from a plurality of moulded planar layers. A first layer defines horn elements and two underlying layers define waveguide channels communicating with the horn elements. The waveguide channels are formed at the interface between layers by aligned channels in the abutting surfaces. The surfaces of at least the horns and waveguide channels are metallised, and the layers may be secured together by rib welding.
Patent GB-2284940-B (GB)
Title: Microwave filter
Inventor: RHODES JOHN DAVID
IPC: H01P1/20
Filed: 1993-12-15
Granted: 1997-11-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/02747 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 10, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 10, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 15, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/17023 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 22, 1995A variable Q reflection mode filter has a three-port circulator, one port of which is terminated by a one-port filter. The filter includes a ladder network of resonators, successive of the resonators having progressively reducing Q values. The filter increases the overall 3 dB resonance point of the filter to reduce the unloaded Q factors required for particular applications. The filter may be arranged to provide a maximally flat response, an equiripple response, or a quasi-ripple response. Transmission zeros may also be incorporated to further enhance the effective unloaded Q.
Patent GB-2276303-B (GB)
Title: Animal feeding apparatus
Inventor: BRISBY IAN
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1992-05-24
Granted: 1995-02-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01062 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 8, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 8, 1994 PCT Filed May 24, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/23991 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 9, 1993A pig feeder wherein the pigs feed from opposite side of a firmly fixed feed tray. The feed tray is fed with feed from an overhead hopper firmly fixed by means of a frame having two legs only which lie in diametrically opposite positions relative to the tray, and from the hopper there is a feed passage through which the feed passes to an outlet over the tray. In the feed passage is positioned a dispensing mechanism which is operated by a bar member which is moved by the feeding pigs. The feed falls from the outlet into the tray and the arrangement is that there is sufficient unobstructed clearance under the outlet to enable the pigs, which are aggressive animals, to compete vigorously with each other for the feed which falls on to the tray as the pigs can reach across the tray under the outlet.
Patent GB-2302219-B (GB)
Title: Electrical connection to a heater track
Inventor: PANAGHE STYLIANOS
IPC: B23K20/10
Filed: 1995-11-10
Granted: 1998-11-18
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/02626 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 19, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 19, 1997 PCT Filed Nov. 10, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/17405 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 6, 1996A method of making an electrical connection stable over a wide temperature range between terminals on a metal or ceramic substrate comprising applying pressure to the connection and ultrasonically welding the terminals together.
Patent GB-2308189-B (GB)
Title: Method for monitoring enzymes
Inventor: TANG LIAN XIANG
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1996-12-11
Granted: 1999-08-11
Abstract: A method for monitoring for the presence and/or determining the concentration of an enzyme entails producing a substrate for the enzyme, which substrate has been labelled with a fluorophore, exposing the labelled substrate to the enzyme, and monitoring the fluorescent-labelled reaction products so produced, for example by means of a fluorimeter. The enzyme may for example be a protease, cellulase, lipase, collagenase or amylase enzyme.
Patent HU-217464-B (HU)
Inventor: CAVANAH JACK A
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A találmány tárgya Dűnia  fajtanevű,  kétvőnalas  hibrid  kűkőrica,  aPHHV–  4×PHR–31  keresztezésből  származik,  a  címervirágzás  kezdeteközepes-késői, a címeren a kalászkapelyva alapján hiányzik vagy nagyőngyenge az antőciángyűrű, a szárízközök és  a  levélhüvely  antőciánnalnem vagy nagyőn  gyengén  színeződik,  a  csövön  közepes-sők  szemsőrképződik, a szem lófőgú  típűsú,  a  szemkőrőna  sárga,  és  a  csűtkaantőciánnal színeződik.  Jellegzetessége,  hőgy  a  pőrtők  antőciánősszíneződése gyenge, a bibe antőciánnal gyengén  színeződik,  a  növénymagassága közepes-magas, a főcső közepes  magasságban  ered  a  növénymagasságáhőz viszőnyítva, és a csőkőcsány közepesen hősszú. ŕ
Patent HU-219483-B (HU)
Title: Urea derivatives, their preparation, their use and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: DR BREIPOHL GERHARD
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/00713 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 17, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 17, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 9, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/22907 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 13, 1994Urea derivates are disclosed having the formula (I).    <IMAGE>  (I)  in which A, B, W, Z, R, R1, R2, R3 and r have the meaning given in the description, as well as a process for preparing the same and their use as inhibitors of thrombocyte aggregation, carcinom cell metastasis and osteoclast binding to bone surface.
Patent IT-1204774-B (IT)
Title: Xanthine derivs.
Inventor: DEL CORONA LUCIO
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 1986-01-29
Granted: 1989-03-10
Abstract: Storage vessels filled with waste radioactive material are taken underground using the entrance of an operating or abandoned mine. The vessels are deposited in chambers cut into previously undisturbed rock below the `karst' water level. The chambers are filled and each chamber, section and the whole `field' is sealed off against water. Transport is always carried out against the flow of ventilation air. The underground storage area is located below the `karst' water level, in rock formation with a max. of 10 power(-6) cm/sec. water leakage, at least 100 metres from the bounary of the formation, and at least 300 metres from rock, which is already disturbed. The storage area has a max. of two connections to the surface, these are for inward transport and tie-in. The storage area is divided into sections in which access roads and storage chambers are cut. Each chamber is surrounded by protective rock. Full chambers and sectors are sealed with water tight structures
Patent IT-1076901-B (IT)
Title: Umbrella with collapsible frame - has sections of shaft folded against shaft section carrying ribs instead of telescoping
IPC: A45D/
Filed: 1975-01-21
Granted: 1985-04-27
Abstract: The umbrella collapsible frame comprises a shaft with an elongate section carrying the collapsible frame (1). A second elongate section (2) is hinged to the first to allow folding against each other. The axis of the hinge (4) pivot pin is normal to the longitudinal axes of the two shaft sections. A space is provided between the two shaft sections to accommodate a part of the frame when it is collapsed and shaft sections folded. The hinge parts are releasably interlocked when the two shaft sections are longitudinally aligned. This interlock can be provided by an elongate aperture in one of the hinge pivots, allowing relative movement, with a pair of hooks to align the shafts longitudinally.
Patent IT-1216762-B (IT)
Title: Pharmaceutical compsn. contg. calcitonin
Inventor: ALIVERTI VALERIO
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1988-02-25
Granted: 1990-03-08
Abstract: A pharmaceutical compsn. is claimed comprising a calcitonin, a glycyrrhizinate absorption enhancer (I) and a carrier. Pref. (I) is present in at least 0.1 wt.% of the total wt. of the compsn. esp. 0.5-5 wt.% and is pref. ammonium glycyrrhizinate. Also claimed is a liquid pharmaceutical compsn. comprising, as carrier, an aq. saline soln. buffered to pH 6; a preservative and per 100 ml. of compsn. 20,000-100,000 IU of elcatonin and 2g of ammonium glycyrrhizinate.
Patent IT-1226037-B (IT)
Title: Former for wire coils
Inventor: GENTIEL GERARD
IPC: B65H/
Filed: 1981-02-20
Granted: 1990-12-10
Abstract: The former winds a metal wire onto a core spindle, to give a reel of lozenge shape when sectioned on an axial plane. The self-welding of the terminal wire turns to the core end cheeks is avoided. The process is initiated by anchoring a wire end to the core. The core is rotated whilst the wire feed is imparted with reciprocal displacements or translations parallel to the core axis. Wire tension is continuously adjusted, and translation rates are such that an interval is maintained between succeeding turns. The amplitude of translation is progressively modified to obtain a reel with a cylindrical central zone flanked by two contiguous conical zones.